Planning appeal decision
90 The Ridgeway, London, NW11 9RU
Planning appeal 3343704 at 90 The Ridgeway, London, NW11 9RU (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 2 September 2024 by Inspector Gilbert J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions and roof extension including 1no. rear and 1no. side dormer window. Creation of a new basement including front and rear lightwells. Conversion of property into 3no. self-contained flats with associated amenity space, refuse storage, cycle parking and provision of off-street parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gilbert J
- Postcode
- NW11 9RU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed front lightwells would not be visible from the streetscene due to the garden's depth and proposed landscaping, and would therefore not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy CS1 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy CS5 of Barnet's Local Plan Core Strategy (2012)Policy DM01 of Barnet's Local Plan Development Management Policies (2012)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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